With the winter season coming to an end, you may find yourself staring at a pile of old sweaters, cardigans, and other winter clothing that you no longer wear or that have seen better days. But before you toss them out or donate them, why not upcycle them into something new and useful! Upcycling is a great way to reduce waste and give new life to old items. In this post, we will explore the sweater challenge: upcycling old winter clothing into something new and fabulous.
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a period of uncertainty, disruption and reflection. It was a stressful time for everyone and more so for frontline workers. Many who were temporarily out of a job or for their first time working from home found themselves with more time on their hands. Trying out new things was a way to move forward and gain a sense of agency during COVID. One of those things for me was learning how to sew.
